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August 2014

Ebola contagion through airI've seen numerous news claims that Ebola isn't easily transmitted. This rests on the idea that Ebola doesn't pass through the air the way flu does. Most such sources of facile reassurance fail to me…DiscussionEbola contagion through air2 Likes

July 2014

The cost of masculine crimeThe cost of masculine crime
"Men are, by a huge margin, the sex responsible for violent, sexual and other serious crime. The economic cost of this ‘masculine excess’ in delinquency is staggering - to…DiscussionThe cost of masculine crime3 Likes

June 2014

what is everything suspended in?What is all the "stuff" (stars, planets, galaxies etc) suspended in. I definitely think space is a thing much like water or air, but what is it? Discussionwhat is everything suspended in?2 LikesOn the Origins of Consumerism

"In the 1930s, Paul Mazure, a leading Wall Street banker working for Lehman Brothers, wrote: 'We must shift America from a needs, to a desires culture. People must…

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I'm sitting here wondering if anyone here has ever considered what the repercussions would be from atheists on the internet all going to safe zones where religious people are not allowed...I…

BlogAtheists should not hide3 Likes

May 2014

BRUTALLY HONEST: We Have Failed Our VeteransOn this (and every) Memorial Day, we set aside time to those who have served in the military, especially those who have made "the ultimate sacrifice". But once said troops get back home, what do we -…DiscussionBRUTALLY HONEST: We Have Failed Our Veterans1 Like

February 2014

American Atheism is rising and Christians do…Christian American adults have less tolerance towards Atheists than towards people who belong to a different Christian Sect or a different Faith.
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Religious affiliations in America are changin…DiscussionAmerican Atheism is rising and Christians do…7 LikesDo I need therapy?Hi all! I'm new here, this is my first post.
So, a problem I've been dealing with is that fairly often I find myself unable to stop thinking about how I can't understand how so many people around me…DiscussionDo I need therapy?4 LikesBill Nye v. Ken Ham Debate: A Big Mistake?Today, February 4, 2014, Bill Nye 'The Science Guy' will debate Ken Ham 'Creation Museum' and 'Answers in Genesis.' The topic is, as one would expect, evolution vs. creationsim. Some are calling thi…DiscussionBill Nye v. Ken Ham Debate: A Big Mistake?3 Likes

August 2013

Islam's Righteous Blasphemy: music lethal to…I don't how many here know what 'Black Metal' is. It started in Norway about 25 years ago. It's the genre of metal that is the most blasphemous &amp; anti-Christian of all (but really, you can bash X…DiscussionIslam's Righteous Blasphemy: music lethal to…1 LikeWhat religion has contributed to the world -…The YouTube member ConversationWithA has produced a special report on the issue of blasphemy in islamic countries, including Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. The barbarism and utter depravity…DiscussionWhat religion has contributed to the world -…3 LikesSo, how did you do it?I am curious to hear everyone else's experience with "coming out". Did you have to work up to it and cut a few people from the herd to break the news to? Did you go straight for the family blabbermou…DiscussionSo, how did you do it?4 LikesWelcome to this WorldWelcome to this World
There are some things parents tell their children, from the moment they are born. These things come down to us through eons of time, from before there were written words, and b…DiscussionWelcome to this World2 LikesMeaning after religionFor those of us who were religious before becoming atheists, you understand how religion gave us meaning. If you follow the rules (especially in Judaism where there are many) and learn the right book…DiscussionMeaning after religion5 LikesBlasphemy vs. Free Speech

Nearly all believers in every religion make the claim that religion is good…

BlogIs Religion Good for Societies ?2 LikesMove over Big Bang Theory, there's a new kid…I shall simply have to plead ignorance on this one, but I was surprised nevertheless that I hadn't seen a competing explanation of the universe quite like this before. "How can it be that I've not he…DiscussionMove over Big Bang Theory, there's a new kid…1 Like

June 2013

What Religion Is and What It Isn'tI was musing about the status I posted a bit ago and some other quotes regarding religion and atheism I was browsing through and the following came to me:
Religion is not about rights; it is about o…DiscussionWhat Religion Is and What It Isn't10 Likes